New Years Resolutons: 2012

chai~ · 12-28-2011, 05:22 PM

Perhaps these aren't resolutions, more likely a "to do" list!

I tend to make lists, and have some lingering things that keep getting carried over to the next list.

Some things are just common sense, and some are life changing.

Putting them here so I can refer back to them if I must!

In no particular order of priority:

1. Finish crocheting the 2 baby blankets I have started.

2. Stop using plastic bags to carry things bought! I have a ton of reusable bags, BUT forget to take them with me when I shop. So, if I forget my reusable bags, then I either take my purchases without plastic bags, or buy MORE reusable bags to use, because the bags are usually located at the till.
I have got to STOP with the throw away stuff!

3. Make recycling more organized. Tin cans with labels peeled off and rinsed. Larger size bin for paper and plastic.

4. Pare down crafting hobbies. Paper, tu tu's, jewlery, bra art, wire wrapping.

5. Get back into swimming. I used to be a very successful speed swimmer on a very successful team, and holy cow, was I in good shape. I was energetic, physically stong, and mentally disciplined. I was a very focussed.
I have a brand new bathing suit, have my swim pass in my wallet, have the pool schedule on my fridge, need to purchase a swim cap and goggles.

jac · 12-30-2011, 05:32 AM

New Years Resolution 2012

To return to the mind, body, soul mentality I have neglected for far too long...

Mind - continue to further in education and work my brain to its fullest potential
Body - exercise, eat healthy and purify my body of impurities
Soul - find my inner strength and peace through meditation and breathing

girl_dee · 12-30-2011, 02:41 PM

Working on having more productive thoughts and less guilt and stress around things I cannot control
More work for the less fortunate, right now I am committed to the Women's shelter and making things for the kids that go there, like warm blankets for them to take to their (hopefully) new home
More time with certain family members!
Less time with certain family members!
Increase client base at work to increase financial buffer
Eat healthier, I've REALLY gone off the track!

Chancie · 12-30-2011, 02:47 PM

I am going to try a hooping class.

WolfyOne · 12-30-2011, 03:30 PM

I don't make resolutions
In my younger years, I never kept any of them

I will continue to improve on myself
That's all I have for now

Oh and perhaps find some inspiration, so I can write more

sylvie · 12-30-2011, 07:36 PM

-2012 will be all about family & friendships..new & old.. i will reconnect with family & friends, people i've been thinking about, people i need to make amends with, people i will work on forgiveness for & people i've fallen out of touch with.. i will open myself up to making brand new friendships, and taking time to let all the people i love know every moment that i can, how much they mean to me. i will never be too busy to connect with people that i love, whether by phonecalls, e-mails or planned get togethers..i will make it a point to remember birthdays, anniversarys & check in with those i know need that.. Life is too short to ever have to say the words "i wish i would have said or done", when it's too late.. NO more pushing people out of my life, i'm worthy of friendships & my addiction is no longer my best friend.. Learning to let go of food, and distancing the people in my life that need distancing.

-i will continue to work on my addiction/eating disorder. Though it's pushing me completely out of my comfort zone, i will continue to push myself & put it out there for all to see as a means of not only helping others who need it, but helping myself by keeping myself accountable.. i will continue to attend meetings everyday - i will continue to see my Counsellor (specific to ED's) and i will continue to see my Dietician (also specific to eating disorders).. i will find a sponsor, i will continue to use all of my tools and i will pick up additional tools to add to my tool belt - i am worth all of this & 2012 will be my first year of recovery!

-Weight loss - i have already lost 71 lbs, and 2012 will be about losing the additional weight i want to lose. i will continue losing weight the healthy way, by eating right and exercising.. i will be faithful about using the tools i have to keep me motivated each day and i will not beat myself up if i fall down, because everyday is a brand new start .. i will learn to give myself credit where credit is due, and i will learn to NOT be obsessive about the weight loss, because it's more about the health than it is the weight loss.. All the good choices i make daily ensure a healthier, happier more well-adjusted me!

- smile more, be here in the PRESENT, appreciate the moments always, POSITIVITY, work on my self-esteem, wish on stars, take chances, embrace my unique & beautiful self, be FIERCE, love like there's no tomorrow, detach myself from stress & dramas, take time for my hobbies & find new ones, have FUN & always gain knowledge.. Life is too short to not enjoy everyday to it's fullest.

- Volunteering, paying it forward, always being supportive & helpful when i have the opportunity, work on ways to give back concerning poverty, eating disorders & addictions, low self esteem, community issues, children & hunger, queer community.. Mtn & i are always talking about ways we will give back, and it's something that is so important to our well-being and positive minds, and in turn it helps sprinkle love & warmth anywhere it's needed.. We've generous, caring hearts and the world could use a whole lot of that !

-Lastly, financial re-building... The last few years have been extremely difficult, financially due to my addiction, my binges were costly and i'm embarrassed to say i put certain things off which has literally not been good for my financial situation.. Having started to get a grasp on my addiction/eating disorder - i am making 2012 my year to shine, catching up with everything, budgeting, smart shopping, coupon cutting, looking for sales, being aware and getting a grasp - i've already started to and it's already making such a significant difference.. talk about a wonderful feeling.. Not putting money towards binges has clearly made a huge difference, and being smart about everything will be a big help too..

dixie · 12-30-2011, 07:39 PM

This is the only resolution I am guaranteed to keep...

12-30-2011, 02:41 PM	#3
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12-30-2011, 03:30 PM	#5
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,392 Times in 4,138 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I don't make resolutions In my younger years, I never kept any of them I will continue to improve on myself That's all I have for now Oh and perhaps find some inspiration, so I can write more __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

12-30-2011, 07:36 PM	#6
sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	2012 goals ♥ -2012 will be all about family & friendships..new & old.. i will reconnect with family & friends, people i've been thinking about, people i need to make amends with, people i will work on forgiveness for & people i've fallen out of touch with.. i will open myself up to making brand new friendships, and taking time to let all the people i love know every moment that i can, how much they mean to me. i will never be too busy to connect with people that i love, whether by phonecalls, e-mails or planned get togethers..i will make it a point to remember birthdays, anniversarys & check in with those i know need that.. Life is too short to ever have to say the words "i wish i would have said or done", when it's too late.. NO more pushing people out of my life, i'm worthy of friendships & my addiction is no longer my best friend.. Learning to let go of food, and distancing the people in my life that need distancing. -i will continue to work on my addiction/eating disorder. Though it's pushing me completely out of my comfort zone, i will continue to push myself & put it out there for all to see as a means of not only helping others who need it, but helping myself by keeping myself accountable.. i will continue to attend meetings everyday - i will continue to see my Counsellor (specific to ED's) and i will continue to see my Dietician (also specific to eating disorders).. i will find a sponsor, i will continue to use all of my tools and i will pick up additional tools to add to my tool belt - i am worth all of this & 2012 will be my first year of recovery! -Weight loss - i have already lost 71 lbs, and 2012 will be about losing the additional weight i want to lose. i will continue losing weight the healthy way, by eating right and exercising.. i will be faithful about using the tools i have to keep me motivated each day and i will not beat myself up if i fall down, because everyday is a brand new start .. i will learn to give myself credit where credit is due, and i will learn to NOT be obsessive about the weight loss, because it's more about the health than it is the weight loss.. All the good choices i make daily ensure a healthier, happier more well-adjusted me! - smile more, be here in the PRESENT, appreciate the moments always, POSITIVITY, work on my self-esteem, wish on stars, take chances, embrace my unique & beautiful self, be FIERCE, love like there's no tomorrow, detach myself from stress & dramas, take time for my hobbies & find new ones, have FUN & always gain knowledge.. Life is too short to not enjoy everyday to it's fullest. - Volunteering, paying it forward, always being supportive & helpful when i have the opportunity, work on ways to give back concerning poverty, eating disorders & addictions, low self esteem, community issues, children & hunger, queer community.. Mtn & i are always talking about ways we will give back, and it's something that is so important to our well-being and positive minds, and in turn it helps sprinkle love & warmth anywhere it's needed.. We've generous, caring hearts and the world could use a whole lot of that ! -Lastly, financial re-building... The last few years have been extremely difficult, financially due to my addiction, my binges were costly and i'm embarrassed to say i put certain things off which has literally not been good for my financial situation.. Having started to get a grasp on my addiction/eating disorder - i am making 2012 my year to shine, catching up with everything, budgeting, smart shopping, coupon cutting, looking for sales, being aware and getting a grasp - i've already started to and it's already making such a significant difference.. talk about a wonderful feeling.. Not putting money towards binges has clearly made a huge difference, and being smart about everything will be a big help too.. __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

12-28-2011, 05:22 PM	#1
chai~ Member How Do You Identify?: Self possessed Aquarian Preferred Pronoun?: Don't call me baby~ Relationship Status: Deliciously single and loving it. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: lotus land Posts: 1,173 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,937 Thanked 3,382 Times in 864 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Perhaps these aren't resolutions, more likely a "to do" list! I tend to make lists, and have some lingering things that keep getting carried over to the next list. Some things are just common sense, and some are life changing. Putting them here so I can refer back to them if I must! In no particular order of priority: 1. Finish crocheting the 2 baby blankets I have started. 2. Stop using plastic bags to carry things bought! I have a ton of reusable bags, BUT forget to take them with me when I shop. So, if I forget my reusable bags, then I either take my purchases without plastic bags, or buy MORE reusable bags to use, because the bags are usually located at the till. I have got to STOP with the throw away stuff! 3. Make recycling more organized. Tin cans with labels peeled off and rinsed. Larger size bin for paper and plastic. 4. Pare down crafting hobbies. Paper, tu tu's, jewlery, bra art, wire wrapping. 5. Get back into swimming. I used to be a very successful speed swimmer on a very successful team, and holy cow, was I in good shape. I was energetic, physically stong, and mentally disciplined. I was a very focussed. I have a brand new bathing suit, have my swim pass in my wallet, have the pool schedule on my fridge, need to purchase a swim cap and goggles.

12-30-2011, 05:32 AM	#2
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12-30-2011, 02:47 PM	#4
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12-30-2011, 07:39 PM	#7
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